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secondhandbookshelves's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
An Incredibly sad story.
the murder of two teenage girls happened 8 years ago, was never really looked into by the small town police force, and everyone blamed the lady who's property they were found on.
Each Moon descendent has a different gift - herbs, visions, scents - and the last Moon girl inherits the farm & decides to clear her grandmother's name before selling the property & returning to her life in New York City.
She questions the townspeople, reopens old wounds, and eventually figures out who did it.
Mixed in with the murder plot is reconciliation, a journey to find herself, wisdom from unlikely sources, and a tiny bit of romance.
I highlighted quite a few bits from this book, mostly about loss, love, and forgiveness.
the murder of two teenage girls happened 8 years ago, was never really looked into by the small town police force, and everyone blamed the lady who's property they were found on.
Each Moon descendent has a different gift - herbs, visions, scents - and the last Moon girl inherits the farm & decides to clear her grandmother's name before selling the property & returning to her life in New York City.
She questions the townspeople, reopens old wounds, and eventually figures out who did it.
Mixed in with the murder plot is reconciliation, a journey to find herself, wisdom from unlikely sources, and a tiny bit of romance.
I highlighted quite a few bits from this book, mostly about loss, love, and forgiveness.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Murder, and Death
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
ashleyelizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. I did correctly guess the culprit pretty early on, so I found myself wishing the story would hurry up and get to the reveal. Also, I think Lizzy is an idiot. She made some of the worst and most annoying decisions about her life. It irked me because it was clear from the beginning what would happen, her dumb choices just prolonged it.
That being said, I really did like it! I loved the gentle magic and the girl power. I’d read more of this author’s books for sure.
That being said, I really did like it! I loved the gentle magic and the girl power. I’d read more of this author’s books for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Violence
Minor: Child death, Incest, and Child abuse
noxtem's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Murder, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, and Toxic relationship
marigold82's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Blood
ellemnope's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *
The Last of the Moon Girls is an interesting blend of the genres of magical realism and suspense. I didn't really know what I was in for, but this turned out to be a good, quick read with a light magical feel. The writing is something like a blend of Sarah Addison Allen and Alice Hoffman, creating an atmosphere full of cozy small town vibes and magic while also introducing a darker feel and an ostracizing community. The characters are colorful and the tension created by the suspense arc is just enough to move the story well without feeling oppressive. The narrative was mildly tropey and predictable, but in a way that might make it the perfect beach read. There were a few things that I thought fell in place to easily, but overall I enjoyed where the story took me. I would have loved more of the magical element in the story as well as additional backstory of the matriarchy itself, but I think that's always the case for me in magical realism stories to some degree. I had myself a good time with this read.
The Last of the Moon Girls is an interesting blend of the genres of magical realism and suspense. I didn't really know what I was in for, but this turned out to be a good, quick read with a light magical feel. The writing is something like a blend of Sarah Addison Allen and Alice Hoffman, creating an atmosphere full of cozy small town vibes and magic while also introducing a darker feel and an ostracizing community. The characters are colorful and the tension created by the suspense arc is just enough to move the story well without feeling oppressive. The narrative was mildly tropey and predictable, but in a way that might make it the perfect beach read. There were a few things that I thought fell in place to easily, but overall I enjoyed where the story took me. I would have loved more of the magical element in the story as well as additional backstory of the matriarchy itself, but I think that's always the case for me in magical realism stories to some degree. I had myself a good time with this read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: Domestic abuse and Child death
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